: an inflammatory condition of the skin characterized by redness, itching, and oozing vesicular lesions which become scaly, crusted, or hardened
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In one case, a California prison guard with spinal problems also claimed other ailments, including toenail fungus and eczema, as work-disabling conditions.
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Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
More common culprits include a high-salt diet, eczema, allergies and sleep position.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
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Halotherapy is also a service used for skin conditions including psoriasis, eczema, acne and rosacea.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
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Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
More common culprits include a high-salt diet, eczema, allergies and sleep position.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Ahead, the best drugstore body lotions that stood out for every skin type, including options for dry skin, mature skin, acne-prone skin, eczema, and more.
—Hana Hong, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026
Halotherapy is also a service used for skin conditions including psoriasis, eczema, acne and rosacea.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
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“Eczema.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eczema. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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: an inflammatory condition of the skin characterized by redness, itching, and oozing vesicular lesions which become scaly, crusted, or hardened
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